Charlie Berry, baseball player, 1884-1884

Charlie Berry

Born: 9/6/1860 in Elizabeth, NJ, USA

Died: 2/16/1940 in Phillipsburg, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-04-30 | Final Game: 1884-08-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Charles Joseph Berry

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Biography

Charlie Berry was a professional baseball player born in 1860, whose career spanned a brief period from 1884 to 1884. A position player, Berry participated in 43 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He concluded his career with a batting average of .224, accumulating 38 hits, including one home run. Despite not recording any runs batted in or stolen bases, Berry contributed to the early development of the game during a time when baseball was evolving rapidly, transitioning from its early days into a more organized sport. Berry's playing career occurred during the late 19th century, a pivotal era in baseball history marked by the establishment of the National League and the growing popularity of the game. While his statistical output may not have placed him among the most prominent players of his time, Berry's involvement in Major League Baseball reflects the diversity of talent that characterized the league's formative years. His legacy, though modest, contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the players who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
43 170 21 38 8 1 1 0 0 1 0 0.224 0.228 0.300 0.528 -72.0

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OBP .228 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.528 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1884 ALT UA 7 25 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.240 — — — — 0.0
1884 KCU UA 29 118 15 29 6 1 1 0 0 1 0 0.246 .243 (+1%) .278 (-10%) .327 (+4%) .606 (-2%) 0.0
1884 CHU UA 7 27 4 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.111 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 36 0 99 84 27 7
3B 1 0 2 2 2 0
OF 8 0 14 3 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 ALT 2B 7 0 16 9 4 0
1884 KCU 2B 22 0 63 55 15 6
1884 KCU 3B 1 0 2 2 2 0
1884 KCU OF 8 0 14 3 1 0
1884 CHU 2B 7 0 20 20 8 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 36
Third Base 1
Left Field 1
Center Field 7